They have to have a great personality and be willing to completely let go of any control of the project.

I do like to do it that way for a couple of reasons, your name appears as an Insured and the true owner is not the primary insured.As far as the cost difference, in our area I have found that, for the good properties, the personal policies (dwelling fire) can be cheaper. 

You can afford the personalized training AND still have money to buy a property with3.

The very aggravating part is that I never hear back from the person.

I personally would stay away from an attorney because many of them do title on the side. 

I have purchased several properties in other states without seeing them in person.

I don’t personally invest in STR’s, but previously served as legal counsel for a company that owned a hotel portfolio valued over $1B, and understand the space and policy considerations that are creating barriers across the country.

This is not a means for you to invest in real estate personally, and you cannot personally benefit such as by keeping the income yourself. 

As a sales professional, you'll find that one of the greatest benefits of investing in real estate is tax saving -- I'm not a CPA and can't advise on this, but I've personally saved a fortune through REP status and cost segregation. 

So, your mortgages will be secured by real estate and personally guaranteed by you personally.